OneToOneAnticipation


 * = Hopes ||= Concerns ||
 * I think students will be more willing to work hard given the laptop as a tool. I think they will take more pride in their work and explore/share interesting learning adventures.  ||  I am not looking forward to the weeks prior to the roll-out.  I'm also nervous about keeping up with the new demands of managing this online educational project. ||
 * The many possibilities....I am looking forward to trying new ways of engaging my students, learning from them and seeing how my current practices transform. || I feel at bit hesitant about how to begin!  I am still not sure what impact the one to one initiative will have on my daily teaching.  The unknown can be scary and overwhelming.  I feel like we are getting a better handle on supporting each other professionally which was a previous concern--the PLCs have helped.  On a practical matter, I have two outlets in my classroom and feel concerned about how kids will recharge their computers.   ||
 * Having my students use their computers to do their assignments. All of my classes will be able to look at each others lesson plans for the Little Vikings Lab. This should make all my classes run smoother on teaching days in the lab. || Hoping that everything works as planned. If it doesn't work as planned I need to know how to fix the problem which scares me. Classroom teachers who did not have carts in their room have a lot less training and we are going to need assistance to make this all work. ||
 * Access to educational tools, enhancing education of students, providing 21st century skills	|| Off task behaviors, internet down (band width), syncing time during educational instruction, internet access off site, decline in communication and interpersonal skills ||
 * It is a great opportunity to engage and challenge students. || 1.  not having the computers at the start of school.  have taught in a 1-1 classroom for a period of time, i am finding it a little challenging to figure out how i am going to start my first 2-3 weeks worth of lessons.  I am afraid that I am going to quickly get behind in my curriculum. 2.  emphasizing to students that they need to bring their computers fully charged everyday.  ||
 * I am looking forward to having the students be able to use the computer every day, every class. Instead of the students waiting to use them when I am trying to complete a project requiring the computers.  I am also looking forward to learning more about the various programs, applications and ideas I can use with the MacBooks in my class.	|| I am anxious about how some students will respond to the MacBook and how to incorporate various aspects of my lessons to a computer-based learning environment.  I am worried about keeping up with the various types of technology that will come about with these computers. ||
 * Learning more and more on the computer along with the students. Having the computer become a familiar learning tool for everyone.  || Keeping the battery charged all afternoon.  Students using the computer for personal reasons when they should be working on school work. Less and less face-to-face socialization occurring.  ||
 * Previously, I was not a Classrooms for the Future classroom. Since each student will have his or her own laptop, I will have more opportunities to use technology in the classroom without going through the headache of worrying about from where I am going to get laptops. I will be able to implement more technology into my lessons and have more confidence that the students will be familiar with the technology and can concentrate on the lesson. This initiative will allow students to become more comfortable with using the laptops and allow them to really take ownership of their technology skills. || I am concerned that technology will become the one best method, and other valuable methods will be lost. I am also concerned that students will become so dependent on their laptops that their communication skills will be dependent upon a keyboard. ||
 * I'm looking forward to the fact that every student has internet access and access to Microsoft programs (word, powerpoint, etc.). || Honestly, I know many students will use these more or less as "Myspace Machines." Most of our good kids will use this technology in a positive manor.   However, when starting a new program in a school, you have to think what will  some of our more challenging students use this technology for?  I know the technology department has put up internet blockers, but these kids are very savvy and know how go through them (like putting your finger in a dam).  Finally, even though it not really my problem, I'm sure theft will be rampant. ||